Turkey admits to skirting Iran sanctions

[jimnyc]

The most important reason behind the significant increase in Turkey’s golden bullion export is Iran, said Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan in a parliamentary session late Nov. 23.

Iranians are buying Turkish gold with the Turkish Lira, which is deposited into their bank accounts in exchange for Turkey’s natural gas purchases from the Islamic republic, the deputy prime minister said. U.S. dollars are unable to be transferred into the country due to international restrictions and U.S. sanctions.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/iran-buys-turkish-gold-with-money-from-gas-exports-deputy-pm-says.aspx?pageID=238&nID=35310&NewsCatID=344

[jafar00]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/iran-buys-turkish-gold-with-money-from-gas-exports-deputy-pm-says.aspx?pageID=238&nID=35310&NewsCatID=344

The sanctions are inhumane and unnecessary. I applaud Turkey if they are getting around it.

[Kathianne]

The sanctions are inhumane and unnecessary. I applaud Turkey if they are getting around it.

Of course you do. Then again, you do not consider yourself a 'citizen of the world.' Right?

[Gaffer]

The sanctions are inhumane and unnecessary. I applaud Turkey if they are getting around it.

Your also hoping iran gets nuclear weapons. So we can expect nothing less from you.

[jimnyc]

The sanctions are inhumane and unnecessary. I applaud Turkey if they are getting around it.

Just like you applaud terrorists killing jews and then handing out sweets to celebrate.